Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal, is all set to hit the screen next Friday, that is on June 27, 2025. Ahead of the film's release, the first review of the film is out. And the much-awaited review comes from none other than superstar Rajinikanth. The lead actor, Vishnu Machu, revealed that the superstar has watched the film and shared his review.

Rajinikanth reacts to Kannappa

Vishnu took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that the Coolie star watched the film on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He also revealed that after watching it, the veteran actor hugged him. Vishnu wrote, "Last night, @rajinikanth uncle watched #Kannappa. After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa. I’ve been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug!!!"

Last night, @rajinikanth uncle watched #Kannappa. After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa.

I’ve been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug!!!

Today, I feel encouraged. Humbled. Grateful. #Kannappa is coming on 27th June and I can’t wait… pic.twitter.com/HDYlLuDsdc